Top Pendleton Marines recognized

courtesy of Oceanside Chamber of Commerce

Camp Pendleton Marines and Sailors were recognized for outstanding service at the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce’s annual Enlisted Recognition Reception Feb. 23 at the Veterans Association of North County.

Camp Pendleton Marines and Sailors were recognized for outstanding service at the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce’s annual Enlisted Recognition Reception Feb. 23 at the Veterans Association of North County. (courtesy of Oceanside Chamber of Commerce)

Several dozen Camp Pendleton Marines and sailors representing various units were honored for outstanding service at the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce’s annual Enlisted Recognition Reception on Feb. 23 at the Veterans Association of North County.

Among the awardees were Marine of the Year and Sailor of the Year picked by unit commanders for their top performance.

The Oceanside Chamber’s Military Spouse of the Year, Suzan Simon, was also announced with finalists Leigh Thoman and Toni Stinson.

Congressman Darrell Issa, R-Vista, addressed the troops along with keynote speaker Col. John R. Polidoro Jr., commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion at Camp Pendleton.

The 36 awardees were presented with plaques from the Oceanside Chamber and certificates from Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood, Supervisor Bill Horn, Assemblyman Rocky Chavez, state Sen. Pat Bates and Issa.

“The Oceanside Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee established the Enlisted Recognition Program in 2001 as a way for the business community to recognize the excellence of the local enlisted personnel,” said Chamber CEO Scott Ashton.

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